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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE MEDIA ALERT CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: July 27, 2018 Photo/Interview/Story Opportunities City of Palmdale Hosted Events & Programs for August WHAT: Programs and events hosted by the City of Palmdale WHEN: August 2018 WHERE: Various locations INFO: For media inquiries or passes, contact Communications Manager John Mlynar at 661/267-5112 or by email: Note: dates and times are subject to change. Listings of the numerous sports, aquatics, health & fitness, education, after school programs, and active seniors programs in August can be found in the Palmdale Magazine, available online at www.CityofPalmdale.org/Residents/Palmdale-Magazine. SCHEDULE: Palmdale City Library Wednesday, August 1 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (PG-13) Free admission, open to all ages. Tuesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment. Wednesday, August 8 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm, Adventures in Babysitting (PG-13). Free admission, open to all ages. Thursday, August 9 Spin a Yarn, 5:30-7 pm. Crochet and knit enthusiasts are welcome to gather and swap techniques and patterns. Adults only. Tuesday, August 14 Coffee and Coloring for Adults, 10 am. We provide the coffee and coloring supplies, you provide the conversation and creativity. ---PAGE BREAK--- ThinkShop, 5-6:30 pm. A STEM-based program exploring the way the world works for ages 5- 10. Wednesday, August 15 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm, Akeelah and the Bee (PG). Free admission, open to all ages. Mystery Book Club, 7 pm. A new mystery title to discuss each month. Sunday, August 19 Read, Learn Create Book Club – 3:30 pm. Read, Learn, Create: A Book Club for the Artistically Inclined is not your typical book club. The “RLC” is intended for creative types who tend to think outside of the box. Open to all creative types, 16 years and older. Tuesday, August 21 Wii U Freeplay, 4 pm. Play an assortment of Wii U game titles with other local gamers of all ages. Games and controllers are provided. Tuesday, August 21 African-American Authors Book Club, 6:45 pm. All adults welcome. Discussion of a new title by African-American authors each month. Wednesday, August 22 Young Americans, 4:30 pm. A discussion group for ages 13-19. Want to talk about what’s going on in the world? Want to know how you can take a role in society? Want to be smart enough to face the world on its terms? Get answers at the Library. Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm, The Greatest Showman (PG). Free admission, open to all ages. Monday, August 27 Classics Book Club, 7 pm. Catch up on the world’s great literature with a new title every month. Tuesday, August 28 Legal Aid for Low Income Individuals, 3-6 pm. Services provided by the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles by appointment only. Call the library at 267-5600 to schedule an appointment. Books and Barks, 3:30-5 pm. Build your kids’ reading skills by letting them read to friendly, non-judgmental dogs in one of our most popular events. Wednesday, August 29 Midweek Movies, 5:30 pm, Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken Free admission, open to all ages. Friday, August 31 Storycrafters’ Club, 3 pm, for ages 5-9 ---PAGE BREAK--- At the Parks Tuesday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 – Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Tots Hour, 9:30-10:30 am. Tots will be provided with hands-on, free activities that give them the opportunities to explore their world through a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences. Ages 2-5. Thursday, August 2 Music in the Parks, Domenic Massari, 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy great tunes from Code Red – all while enjoying a beautiful Palmdale summer evening! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Attendees may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages. Food trucks will be on site. New this year, free line dance lessons and kids activities! Friday, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Fitness Fridays, 9-11 am. Bring your family down to the park to engage in fun recreational challenges! Ages Family Game Night, 4:30-7pm. Board games are made available for families to check out and engage in friendly competitions. Ages Family Dance Night, 4:30-7 pm. Learn the moves to popular dance songs like “Cupid Shuffle” or “Cha Cha Slide.” All ages. Saturday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Social Striders, 8 am. Come out and enjoy Palmdale’s beautiful parks with your fellow park walkers, walk as little or as much as you want! Sunday, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Retro Day Family Field Games, 9-11 am. Bring your family and friends out to the park for some good old-fashioned fun! Try your hand at badminton, bocce or croquet! See park staff for details. Monday, August 6, 13, 20 & 27 - Domenic Massari & Marie Kerr Mondays in Motion, 5-6 pm. Park staff will be offering entry-level skills for a variety of sports. Ages Thursday, August 16 Twilight Tour, Joe Davies Heritage Airpark, 4:30-9:30 pm. Pack up a picnic dinner and take the family for a unique out at the airpark! Enjoy the aircraft displays on our free guided tours. The airpark’s picnic tables and BBQ’s are available, first-come, first-served. Parking is free. Free guided tours 6 pm, 7 pm & 8 pm. ---PAGE BREAK--- At SAVES Tuesday, August 7, 14, 21 & 28 Housing Rights Legal Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services, 9 am – 5 pm at SAVES, 1002 E Ave Q-12. The NLS team provides free assistance to individuals and families dealing with fair housing, unsafe conditions, mobile home residency law, loan modification, fraud, consumer debt, Section 8, legal problems and landlord/ tenant problems. Walk-ins are welcome or call 1-[PHONE REDACTED] to make an appointment or speak with an in-take advocate. Chimbole Cultural Center Wednesday, August 1 Friends of the Library Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 4 pm. An organization devoted to helping support the Library. Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 Alanon High Nooners Meeting, 12:15-1:45 pm. The Alanon Meetings are every Tuesday, except holidays and the days in December-January when the Chimbole Cultural Center is closed. For more information please call Jean at 661/947-7615. Public Safety Thursday, August 2 Coffee with a Cop – at McDonald’s located at 25th Street E and Avenue S, 10 am. DryTown Water Park Friday, August 3 Sundown at DryTown, 7-10 pm. Admission is free with a season pass. For tickets, visit www.DryTownWaterPark.com. Palmdale Playhouse Sunday, August 5 Summer Travelogue Series, 2 pm. John Holod’s Eastern Canadian Adventure. Tickets are only $5 and available at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com or at the Box Office. Friday, August 24 Generations Juried Art Exhibit Reception, 6-9 pm. Join us for simultaneous receptions at the Playhouse and Legacy Commons. ---PAGE BREAK--- Public Meetings Tuesday, August 7 – Palmdale City Council Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38250 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm. Thursday, August 9 Palmdale Planning Commission Meeting, Chimbole Cultural Center, 38250 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm. Monday, August 20 PRWA, Administration Training Room, 38250 Sierra Hwy. 7 pm. Palmdale Amphitheater Friday, August 3 Family Movie Nights: The Little Mermaid. Gates open at 5pm, movie starts at dusk. Tickets are with kids 12 and under admitted free with a ticket adult. Friday, August 10 Family Movie Nights: Coco. Gates open at 5pm, movie starts at dusk. Tickets are with kids 12 and under admitted free with a ticket adult. Saturday, August 11 Summer Concert, Metalachi. The world’s first and only metal mariachi band! Tickets: www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. Legacy Commons Wednesday, August 1 Wagging Warhol’s, Opening Night Reception for Dog Art, 6-8 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Tuesday, August 21 Parkinson’s Group Meeting, 9:45-11:45 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Friday, August 24 Generations Juried Art Exhibition, 6-8:30 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Tuesday, August 28 Free Crafting Class, 12:30 pm, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. Wednesday, August 29 Diabetes Group Meeting, 9 am, Legacy Commons for Active Seniors. ---PAGE BREAK--- ONGOING: Palmdale Partners Academy 2018 - Now in its 11th year, the Palmdale Partners Academy is accepting registration for its fall session. With more than 300 graduates, the eight-week academy “pulls back the curtain” on City operations, affording participants a first-hand look at City operations and the people that make it happen. The fall session is scheduled for Wednesday evenings, Sept. 18 – Nov. 6, from 7 to 9:15 pm. To register visit: www.cityofpalmdale.org/engaged Recruiting Now – Girl Scouts, City of Palmdale Neighborhood Houses. The Girl Scouts are now meeting once a week at three of the City’s Neighborhood Houses: Yucca NH, 503 E. Avenue Q3, 267-5052; Tumbleweed NH, 1129 E. Avenue R4, 267-5901; and Manzanita NH, 38627 32nd St. East, 267-5911. Call your local Neighborhood House for day and time. Palmdale City Library Techmobile Schedule (weather permitting) WEDNESDAY 3:30-4:30 pm - Anaverde Park School THURSDAY 3:30-4:30 pm - Hammack Center FACILITY LOCATIONS: Best of the West Softball Complex 2723 Rancho Vista Drive Palmdale, CA 93551 Chimbole Cultural Center 38350 Sierra Highway Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5656 Monday 12-6 pm Tuesday 12-6 pm Wednesday 8 am-10 pm Thursday 8 am-6 pm Friday 12- 6 pm Saturday and Sunday by reservation only. Courson Park 38226 10th St. East Palmdale, CA 93550 Domenic Massari Park 37716 55th St. East Palmdale, CA 93552 DryTown Water Park 3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552 www.DryTownWaterPark.com 661/267-6161 Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center ---PAGE BREAK--- 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93551 Marie Kerr Park Community Building 379700 30th Street West Palmdale, CA 93551 Palmdale Amphitheater 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard Palmdale, California 93551 www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com Palmdale City Library 700 East Palmdale Blvd. Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5600 • 661/267-5277 (24/7 Renewal Line) Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm •Friday-Saturday, 10 am-5 pm• Sunday 1-5 pm Palmdale City Council Chamber 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B Palmdale, CA 93550 Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center 3850 Ave. S Palmdale, CA 93552 Palmdale Transportation Center 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5300 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 3 am-12 pm (midnight) Saturday-Sunday, 6 am-10:30 pm Legacy Commons for Active Seniors 930 East Avenue Q-9 Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5904 Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30 pm Friday 8 am-12 pm Palmdale Playhouse 38334 10th Street East Palmdale, CA 93550 661/267-5684 Tickets for Palmdale Playhouse events April August be purchased online at www.PalmdalePlayhouse.com, or at the box office beginning two hours before each show, 38334 10th St. East. For more information, please call 661/267-5684. Yellen Dog Park 5100 East Ave. S ---PAGE BREAK--- Palmdale, CA 92552 661/267-5611 -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org